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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,073.09, 498,309.20 and 118,824.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,073.09, 498,309.20 and 118,824.18 is: 178,307.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,073.09 : 498,309.20 = 118,824.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,073.09/498,309.20 = 118,824.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,073.09x = 498,309.20 × 118,824.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,073.09x = 59,211,181,482.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,211,181,482.34/332,073.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,307.68

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